Fredrick R. Gern wrote:
> I moved several months ago and am trying to set up my station again.
> Here's the scenario: I have most of a Rohn 45 tilt over; enough to get
> up about 40 ft. My lot is configured so I can only put a tower in a
> location where the guys CANNOT be used.
>
> First idea is to put the tower next to the house (one story) and brace it
> to the roof with either Rohn brackets or have some made. This connect
> would be at about 12 or 13 feet. The rest of the tower would be free
> standing. Any ideas about the antenna load this would take?
Please keep in mind that the chances are that the house designer
designed the house for a specific job and did NOT include anything
extra for tower braces; also keep in mind that a falling tower being
driven by wind and a large antenna can have a seriously bad effect
on a large part of the house, one which your insurance may not
cover unless you have it specifically covered in writing, which usually
requires an increased premium.
Lyn, W4WDN
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